Board Exam : 2021-22 Test No.
: 01
Syllabus : Practice Test Paper
Date Time Subject Marks
10/02/2022 3 Hrs. Biology 70
NOTES :
i) All questions are compulsory.
ii) Draw neat, labelled diagrams and write balanced chemical equations wherever necessary.
iii) Questions paper consists of 31 questions divided into FOUR sections, namely A, B, C and D.
iv) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
v) For each MCQ, correct answer must be written along with its alphabet,
e.g. (a) ....... / (b) ....... / (c) ....... / (d) ....... etc.
SECTION - A
Q.1. Choose The Most Correct Answer. [1 × 10] [10 Marks]
(i) A cross between an individual with unknown genotype for a trait with recessive plant for that trait is
..............
a) back cross b) reciprocal cross c) monohybrid cross d) test cross
(ii) After ovulation, Graffian follicle changes into ………
a) Corpus luteum b) Corpus albicans c) Corpus spongiosum d) Corpus callosum
(iii) Opening of inferior vena-cava is guarded by ……………..
a) Bicuspid valve b) fricuspid
c) Eustachian valve d) Thebasian valve
(iv) The maximum volume of gas that is inhaled during breathing in addition to tidal volume is
a) Residual volume b) Inspiratory Reserve Volume
c) Vital capacity d) Expiratory Reserve Volume
(v) One of the following is not a causal organism for filariasis.
a) Brugia b) Wuchereria
c) Mansonella d) Microsporum
(vi) ………. is in direct contact with human brain
a) Cranium b) Dura mater c) Arachnoid d) Pia mater
(vii) Which of the following pair correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency.
a) Parathyroid hormone-Daibetes insipidus b) Insulin - Hyperglycemia
c) Thyroxine - Tetany d) leutinizing hormone - Diabetes mellitus
(viii) Sonalika and Kalyan sona are the hybrid varieties of……..
a) Sugarcane b) Rice c) Wheat d) Bajra
(ix) Select the statement which best describes parasitism.
a) One species is benefited the other is unaffected
b) Both the species are benefited
c) Both the species are harmed
d) One species is benefited while the other is harmed bonds in the DNA molecule
(x) Transcription is the transfer of genetic information from ..............
a) DNA to RNA b) tRNA to mRNA c) DNA to mRNA d) mRNA to tRNA
Q.2. Very Short Answer Type Questions. [1 × 8] [8 Marks]
(i) Name the transcriptionally active region of chromatin ?
(ii) Explain term PEN?
(iii) Name the event during meiotic cell division that results in the gain or loss of chromosome in the daughter
cells.
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(iv) Name the ancestor of human that is described as the man with ape brain.
(v) Which natural cytokinin is obtained from unripe maize grain ?
(vi) Why is Gambusia introduced into lakes and ponds ?
(vii) Name the gas released and the process responsible for puffing up of bread dough when Saccharomyces
cerevisiae is added to it.
(viii) What is the function of Nissl's granules in a nerve cell ?
SECTION - B
[Solve Any 8 Questions] [2 × 8] [16 Marks]
Q.3. Incompatibility is a natural barrier in the fusion of gametes. How will you explain the statement?
Q.4. What is linkage? How many linkage groups are present in human beings ?
Q.5. Enlist the characteristics of Genetic code.
Q.6. What are chromosomal aberrations ? Enlist their types.
Q.7. Describe pericardium.
Q.8. Note on aerobic respiration?
Q.9. State the location of pituitary gland. Enlist the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary.
Q.10. Differentiate between B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes.
Q.11. Name the microbial sources of any two enzymes and any two vitamins.
Q.12. An orchid plant is growing on the branch of a mango tree. Describe the interaction between the orchid
plant and the mango tree.
Q.13. Tropical regions exhibit species richness as compared to polar regions. Justify.
Q.14. Rakesh got hurt on his head when he fell down from his motorbike. Which inner membranes must have
protected his brain ? What other roles do they have to play?
SECTION - C
[Solve Any 8 Questions] [3 × 8] [24 Marks]
Q.15. Name the genes responsible for making Bt cotton plants resistant to bollworm attack. How do such
plants attain resistance against bollworm attack? Expain.
Q.16. Write a note on pineal gland.
Q.17. What are the male accessory glands in humans ? Explain their role in reproduction.
Q.18. Explain the chromosomal theory of inheritance.
Q.19. (i) Name the enzyme that catalyses the synthesis of primary transcript.
(ii) List the changes that the primary transcript undergoes to become functional mRNA.
Q.20. Note on antibodies?
Q.21. Name and give the function of various parts of the nasal chamber.
Q.22. Explain the mechanism of blood clotting,
Q.23. Give the names and functions of Vi, Vii' and Viiiss" cranial nerves.
Q.24. How curd, yoghurt and butter millk are prepared? Name the microorganisms involved in the production
of Roquefort cheese, Camembert cheese and Swiss cheese.
Q.25. Explain the importance of Cyanobateria as biofertilizers giving examples of symbiotic and non-symbiotic
forms. What are phosphate solubilizing biofertilizers ?
Q.26. Explain the concept of Ex situ conservation of Biodiversity.
SECTION - D
[Solve Any 3 Questions] [4 × 3] [12 Marks]
Q.27. Explain ornithophily and chiropterophily with suitable examples.
Q.28. Describe the female reproductive system in humans.
Q.29. Describe the histological structure of artery, vein and capillary.
Q.30. Explain the formation of a typical spinal nerve.
Q.31. Explain gene therapy with suitable examples. What are the two types of gene therapy?
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